1/29/2010 @ 4:00PM

In Depth: 10 Biggest Blunders In Olympic History

Last Man Standing

2002 Winter Olympics, Salt Lake City

In the 1,000-meter short-track speedskating event, Australian Steven Bradbury was bringing up the rear on the final turn when Chinese skater Li Jiajun fell and took out everyone but Bradbury, who coasted to the gold medal. “God smiles on you some days and this is my day,” said a humbled Bradbury after the race.

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